Matthew 26:6-13

I LOVE this verse!!! Can't believe I got it in the luck of the draw!

To me, this verse explains where Judas went wrong (highlighted by the fact that the Judas story is next).

Judas was the treasurer of the group. He saw the poor daily and provided for them willingly and generously from the coffers of Christ and his disciples. So when the Jewish leaders offered such a great sum to the treasury - and all he had to do was hand over the same Christ that had healed the sick and raised Lazarus from the dead - seemed like a bit of a no-brainer. I can hear Judas's thoughts: "An all-powerful Messiah won't be stopped by these silly Jewish leaders - he's bested them before - and think of the good we can do for those in need with 30 pieces of silver." Judas's actions make far more sense to me this way - than in a simple betrayal of the man he had willingly served and followed for years.

But today's scriptures are the key. Above ALL, we must serve and adore Christ. Above serving those in need. Above sacrificing for the good of others. When we find it easy to be "busy" serving those who ask for our help...we need to remember that singing Praise and giving thanks to God are more important. They can easily feel like "less" - that we should be DOING - but praising IS doing.

I LOVE these verses!